[CQ-Contest] W4AN on super duper

[Bill Fisher - W4AN]

> How about the dumbing down effect of using the computer to send your CW?
It
> sure took a lot more skill in the Good Ole Days to get that bug or paddle
to
> come out with the right number of dots...or to make sure it was 3 dashes
(O)
> and not 5 (0) that got sent.

I think you are comparing apples to oranges Jim.  

What would happen if I wrote a very sophisticated robot that was able to
use a 3rd radio while I was operating SOAB?  The robot would scan the
bands and work anyone it could find.  What if this robot was so good that
it dramatically increased my score to the point that I won the contest?  

I ask you...  In this scenario would I be the better operator?  Is the
contest a better contest because of this technology?  How is the robot any
different from SCP technology?

I am the biggest backer of technology based contesting.  Technology that
the operator takes advantage of, and in so doing becomes a better
operator.  I am not in favor of any technology that replaces the operator.

73

Bill Fisher, W4AN

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